Cummins Falls State Park

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Cummins Falls State Park CFSP is a 457-acre day-use park located on the Blackburn Fork River. The area has been a scenic spot & swimming hole with locals for more than 100 years. high.

Cummins Falls is Tennessee’s 8th largest waterfall in volume of water & is 75 ft. Stay up to date at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls under COVID-19 Update
SUMMER TIME HOURS (begins Spring Daylight Savings Time)
Park Hours are 8:00am - 6:00pm
Swimming Hole closes at 5:00pm

WINTER TIME HOURS (begins Autumn Daylight Savings Time)
Park Hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm
Swimming Hole closes at 3:30pm

**ADVISORY for 10/22/26**The gorge trail down to the river is open with a permit, swimming is allowed. Cummins Falls now...
10/22/2026

**ADVISORY for 10/22/26**
The gorge trail down to the river is open with a permit, swimming is allowed. Cummins Falls now closes at 6:00 p.m. Conditions can change, so please check back frequently for updates before your visit.
To learn more about the park, or to purchase permits online, visit our website at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls

Happy Fall Y’all ! The weather is perfect for hiking and leaves are changing! Park hours are from 8am - 6pm every day. T...
10/20/2026

Happy Fall Y’all ! The weather is perfect for hiking and leaves are changing! Park hours are from 8am - 6pm every day. To see the list of our fall fun events planned this month please visit our website at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls

**ADVISORY for 10/17/26**The gorge trail down to the river is open with a permit, swimming is allowed. Cummins Falls now...
10/17/2026

**ADVISORY for 10/17/26**
The gorge trail down to the river is open with a permit, swimming is allowed. Cummins Falls now closes at 6:00 p.m. Conditions can change, so please check back frequently for updates before your visit.
To learn more about the park, or to purchase permits online, visit our website at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls See less See less

Thank you to volunteers Joe and Hannah who came out to our trail maintenance volunteer day! 🪵They worked alongside SIR G...
10/16/2026

Thank you to volunteers Joe and Hannah who came out to our trail maintenance volunteer day! 🪵

They worked alongside SIR Gracie to learn basic trail maintenance techniques and clean up a section of the Low Gap Trail! ⛏️

We appreciate everyone who comes out and helps maintain our wonderful state park! Be on the lookout for more upcoming opportunities!

Join us for a relaxing, 1-mile evening hike to experience the beauty of fall at Cummins Falls! 🍁Led by park staff, visit...
10/14/2026

Join us for a relaxing, 1-mile evening hike to experience the beauty of fall at Cummins Falls! 🍁

Led by park staff, visitors can expect to learn about the parks history, experience some native flora and fauna, and see Cummins Falls like never before! Visitors are required to wear sturdy shoes, bring plenty of water, and have a good time!

For more information and registration, visit the link below:
https://tnstateparks.com/events/autumn-evening-hike

**ADVISORY for 10/14/26**The gorge trail down to the river is open with a permit, swimming is allowed. Cummins Falls now...
10/14/2026

**ADVISORY for 10/14/26**
The gorge trail down to the river is open with a permit, swimming is allowed. Cummins Falls now closes at 6:00 p.m. Conditions can change, so please check back frequently for updates before your visit.
To learn more about the park, or to purchase permits online, visit our website at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls See less

**ADVISORY for 10/12/26**The gorge trail down to the river is open with a permit, swimming is allowed. Cummins Falls now...
10/12/2026

**ADVISORY for 10/12/26**
The gorge trail down to the river is open with a permit, swimming is allowed. Cummins Falls now closes at 6:00 p.m. Conditions can change, so please check back frequently for updates before your visit.
To learn more about the park, or to purchase permits online, visit our website at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls

**ADVISORY for 10/11/26**The gorge and the trail down to the river is currently closed CLOSED. Check back on this post ...
10/11/2026

**ADVISORY for 10/11/26**
The gorge and the trail down to the river is currently closed CLOSED. Check back on this post for updates throughout the day today. Visitors may still hike to the overlook to view the falls from the top. Cummins Falls now closes at 6pm. Check back frequently for updates. To learn more about the park, or to purchase permits online, visit our website at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls See less

Looking for a chance to come explore Cummins Falls State Park? Here's your opportunity! We have some wonderful fall acti...
10/10/2026

Looking for a chance to come explore Cummins Falls State Park? Here's your opportunity!

We have some wonderful fall activities coming up this weekend, including our program spotlight: Wild Edibles Hike 🫐 ✨
These programs are perfect for anyone looking to spend some time outside while learning something new. So, if you didn't have plans before...now you do!

For more program information and registration, visit the link below:
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cummins-falls

Address

390 Cummins Falls Lane
Cookeville, TN
38501

Telephone

931-520-6691

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